We set the table in the garden or on the veranda: 44 ideas for inspiration

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Gala dinner in honor of the holiday or Sunday family gatherings in the country - any meal in the open air can be a memorable event if you set the table in the summer way.

Whether you are going to have dinner on the open summer terrace or plan to take the table directly to the garden, the main and best surroundings for your meal will be the summer greens, trees and flower beds surrounding you. Therefore, even when planning an important celebration, you will not have to rack your brains over intricate jewelry and rich serving. Nature dictates its own rules: simple, clear, fresh decisions will be the best choice for a meal in the open air.

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Textile

When choosing a tablecloth and napkins for a feast, stop at natural fabrics, ideally it is cotton or linen. There will be no need for luxurious embroidery, too thin lace, overly bright saturated colors. If you are planning a gala dinner, you can decorate the festive table with white rather thin textile, for example, a tablecloth and high-quality cotton napkins. For a simpler feast, fabrics with a rougher texture close to natural are also suitable: unpainted linen, dense cotton, plain,with floral pattern, stripes or cage. Choose a tablecloth that is not too long and wide; you can also restrict yourself to a path laid along the table, or just napkins. If you are planning dinner, and the evening promises to be non-hot, you can take care of the rugs.

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Tableware

Simple shapes, classic colors, the absence of unnecessary decorative elements - the best choice for a meal in the garden. An expensive porcelain service, richly decorated with paintings and gilding, it is better to save for lunch indoors. On a table covered in air, it would be better to look more concise dishes: white plates, appliances with minimal decor, transparent glasses.

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Decor

Vases with berries and fruits and bouquets of flowers, garden or field, or tree branches are an excellent table decoration for a summer meal. You can pick up and arrange the bouquets carefully and neatly, or you can just cut the flowers and put them in a vase - some negligence will look natural and give the decor spontaneity and charm. You can also decorate napkin rings with flowers or put a small bouquet or flower for each guest. Guest cards can be cut out in the shape of a flower or a leaf. For an evening meal, candles on the table or garlands of light bulbs above it will be good.